Utilities

Utilities including natural gas, power, and water are necessary expenses to consider for both homeowners and renters. Communities in south east Alberta boast some of the lowest rates in the country.

Electrical Power
The City of Medicine Hat Electric Utility has been supplying the electrical power needs of the city since 1904. The Medicine Hat power plant, electrical transmission and distribution systems are owned and operated by the City.

Rates for electrical energy are set by City bylaws. In addition to supplying the requirements of Medicine Hat, the Utility's service area includes Redcliff, Dunmore and some of the surrounding rural areas. The City's Power Plant was the first utility-owned, combined cycle co-generation plant in Canada.

Contact the Medicine Hat Electric Utility at Tel: 403-529-8262 or visit the website at www.medicinehat.ca and click on City Services to follow the links to the Utility Services Division for more information on rates and classifications.

Natural Gas
The City of Medicine Hat Gas Utility has been supplying the community with natural gas since 1901. The City operates a fully integrated production and distribution system. The department operates gas wells in fields within Southeastern Alberta and in Southwestern Saskatchewan.

Rates for gas supply to industries are set by bylaw or special contract. In addition to supplying the requirements of Medicine Hat, the Utility's service also includes the Town of Redcliff and some surrounding rural areas.

Contact the Medicine Hat Gas Utility for information on usage rates and classifications at Tel: 403-529-8190 or visit the website at www.medicinehat.ca and click on City Services to follow the links to the Utility Services Division.

Water Supply
Industrial processing water is supplied by the South Saskatchewan River and an underground aquifer. The water treatment plant [for South Saskatchewan River] has a plant capacity of 205 million litres per day.

Water and sewer user charges are set by bylaws. If you wish to obtain more information please phone 403-529-8176 or visit the website at www.medicinehat.ca and click on City Services to follow the links to the Utility Services Division.

Waste Management
Medicine Hat's secondary sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 45,000 cubic metres/day.

Solid waste management and a recycling program are managed by the City and the rates are set by City bylaw. If you wish to obtain more information please phone 403- 529-8176 or visit our website at www.medicinehat.ca and click on City Services to follow the links to the Utility Services Division.

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For more information:

• The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) provides consumers with information about Alberta's restructured electricity and natural gas markets.

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